Organizer: Palmer Lake Flotilla is a success

The seventh annual Palmer Lake Flotilla capped off a weekend of Independence Day festivities in Colon.

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Posted Jul. 8, 2013 at 7:00 AM

By Special to the Journal
Posted Jul. 8, 2013 at 7:00 AM

Colon

The seventh annual Palmer Lake Flotilla capped off a weekend of Independence Day festivities in Colon.

Festivities included ring of fire, downtown parade and fireworks.

This year’s movie-themed event was deemed a success by Taylor, flotilla organizer.

“We had nearly 15 entries to this year’s event, three times what we had last year.“ Taylor said. “Given the fact that the flotilla was essentially canceled this year, a lot of residents weren’t aware that the event was back on until they saw the posters around town.”

Taylor made a late push by making homemade signs, attaching them to his pontoon boat and circling around the lake to advertise the event.

“Next year’s theme will be music, with trophies for first, second and third place with a special trophy for ‘Best Dance Moves,’” Taylor said. “We expect this event to be an annual tradition on Palmer Lake and hope that it’s here to stay.”